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Stop beating yourself up – you are doing a great job

Skip the bath tonight – Sure, all the splashing and bubbles might be fun – but children don't need a daily bath. In fact, even plan water – without bubble bath – can lead to dry skin conditions if your child comes into contact with it too often, as it strips away some of the skin's natural oils.

Plus 12 other things you can stop beating yourself up about

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Life with a new baby

The baby may be out of your body, but you'll still look 7 months pregnant for several weeks Even if you were a lean, mean, marathon-running machine before your pregnancy, it takes a while for your uterus to shrink back to normal size, and it may take your tummy even longer

Plus 18 other things you need to know about life with a baby

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Development Tracker

From the time your child takes those first steps to the moment when the teens sets in, you're in for a lot of change. This year-by-year guide helps you follow your child's development from the toddler years through to high school. You'll find a range of skills for each age and school year, from academic abilities to social development and growth spurts. 

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The little known fourth trimester of pregnancy

The first three months of a baby's life is like a fourth trimester. Some major development is far from done but we wouldn't be able to give birth to their giant heads if they stayed in the womb any longer (I wouldn't say that they fit really well at 40 weeks either but I'm not going to argue with nature.)

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Parenting peer pressure you should ignore

Think children are the only ones subjected to peer pressure? Not so. From being the yummiest mummy in the playground, to raising a multi-talented child – here's how to stay sane when the competition hots up

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What your baby’s name says about you

Whether your baby's name is biblical, vintage or inspired by nature, here's what it says about you!

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Top 10 signs you’ve just had a baby

I have just had my 5th baby and like to think I know a thing or two about having a newborn in the house. But let me tell you that whether it's your 1st or your 5th baby there are some universal facts of life about having a newborn in your life. 

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You are never failing as a mother

If you think about it, if you had a baby thousands, if not hundreds of years ago, you would have had your mother, all your sisters (all of whom were probably lactating), and your nieces all taking care of your baby. They would help with food preparation, show you how to manage, and make sure your baby wasn’t eaten by a bear. Your kid’s feet probably wouldn’t have touched the ground until they themselves would be able to carry around an infant.

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This is why you need to take your own picture – with your kids

If you are never in your family photos you need to read this – this mother’s decision to be in the family photo will stay with you forever

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The most powerful (and amazing) birth photos

We know there will be people who will whine that birth photos should be kept private. But we think images like this send a powerful message: That birth, for all its pain and messiness, is beautiful – and so are the powerful mothers who deliver.

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